Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: American

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February 16, 2026

These easy Buffalo Chicken Tenders are just want you need to spice up your weekly dinner routine! Unlike traditional deep-fried versions, these chicken strips are cooked to perfection using the magic of the air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy, tender meat. Make these buffalo chicken tenders your go-to recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

To extract the tendon from the chicken, position the tender on a cutting board, use a paper towel to grasp the tendon, place a knife blade firmly on the tendon against the cutting board and pull it away from the chicken. Repeat this process for all tenders.

To make your egg wash, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce in a shallow dish.

To make the breading, mix together the flour, cornstarch, and spices into a seperate bowl.

Coat each tender by first dipping it in the breading, then in the egg wash, and finally in the breading again. Ensure that the tenders are completely covered after each step.

Arrange the tenders in the air fryer basket that has been sprayed with oil. It is acceptable to slightly fill the basket.

Lightly spray the tenders with oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, turning them over halfway through.

Apply buffalo sauce to each tender, cook for 2 1/2 minutes, turn over and apply buffalo sauce again, and continue cooking for another 2 1/2 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Breading Technique Mastery 🥣
Create a three-stage breading station with flour, egg wash, and seasoned cornstarch mixture to ensure maximum crispiness and even coating on your chicken tenders.
Buffalo Sauce Balance 🌶️
Mix your hot sauce with melted butter for a more balanced, rich buffalo coating that clings perfectly to the crispy chicken tenders without becoming soggy.
Air Fryer Space Management 🍽️
Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer with slight spacing between each piece to allow hot air circulation, ensuring maximum crispiness on all sides.
Moisture Lock Trick 💦
Pat chicken tenders completely dry before breading to help the coating adhere better and achieve a crunchier exterior in the air fryer.
Flavor Layering Technique 🧂
Season your flour and cornstarch mixture with all-purpose seasoning and a touch of cayenne for an extra flavor boost before breading the chicken tenders.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.